The Federal Workers Forum (FWF), National Action Council, has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government over escalating national insecurity, the collapsing health sector, and delayed payment of wage awards owed to federal employees.

The Forum also announced a nationwide solidarity march scheduled for December 4, 2025, to press for urgent government intervention.

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Workers Demand Immediate Action

In a statement released Monday, December 1, and jointly signed by FWF Coordinator Comrade Andrew Emelieze and other council members, the Forum accused the Tinubu administration of progressively eroding the safety, dignity, and welfare of workers.

The Forum cited the recent abduction of Ministry of Defence staff travelling to Abuja for promotional exams as a stark reminder of growing insecurity, describing the incident as “tragic and symbolic of a nation where even those serving in highly sensitive institutions are no longer safe.”

“The Federal Government must urgently take concrete steps to ensure safety along our highways and communities,” the statement said, warning that continued inaction could compel federal workers to mobilize for a nationwide peaceful protest or even consider a vote of no confidence in the government.

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Solidarity With Health Workers

The Forum expressed strong support for striking health workers, including the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), criticizing government negligence over unresolved demands for allowances and better working conditions.

“The health sector has deteriorated to a point where Nigerians are now dying from conditions that should ordinarily be treatable,” the Forum stated, adding that the continuous migration of medical professionals has worsened the crisis.

The statement further condemned political leaders who travel abroad for medical care while ordinary citizens suffer in underfunded, understaffed hospitals.

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Wage Delay Concerns

FWF also raised alarm over the non-payment of ₦105,000 wage awards, describing the delay as “insensitivity and poor governance” amid high inflation, rising living costs, and economic hardship.

The Forum warned that continued government delay could fuel distrust, noting that heavy reliance on borrowing has sparked fears that wage funds may have been diverted.

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December 4 Solidarity March

The Forum invited workers, civil society groups, activists, and media representatives to join the solidarity march to the Federal High Court on December 4, supporting Comrade Emelieze in his ongoing legal dispute with the Federal Government and DSS.

“This solidarity action is not just about one individual; it is a defence of workers’ rights, freedom of expression, and the right to organize without intimidation,” the statement said.

FWF reaffirmed its commitment to defending the rights, dignity, and welfare of Nigerian workers, urging citizens to remain engaged in the struggle for a safer, fairer, and more accountable nation.